The movie won’t see Rapunzel’s character killed off. And Cinderella’s Prince won’t have inappropriate relations with the baker’s wife, which means an entire song will be cut. Or, “it’s probably cut,” as Sondheim said in the article.

In response to teachers opposing the changes, Sondheim said: “Censorship is part of our puritanical ethics, and it’s something that [students are] going to have to deal with. There has to be a point at which you don’t compromise anymore, but that may mean that you won’t get anyone to sell your painting or perform your musical.”

Sondheim is known for pushing the envelope, such as with his musical “Sweeney Todd,“ which has gory elements.